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- Page 1 HP xb4000 Media Notebook Docking Station User Guide Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/...
- Page 2 Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing an optional hard drive ... 27 Installing an HP Personal Media Drive ... 27 Installing an HP Pocket Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive Adapter ... 29 Connecting an optional security cable ... 31 3 Undocking the computer 4 Troubleshooting Solving common problems ... - Page 4 Getting more information ... 36 Contacting technical support ... 37 Index ... 38 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ ENWW...
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started NOTE: The docking station may have features that are not supported by your computer. For information on supported signals that are transmitted through your computer expansion port, refer to your computer user guides. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/... -
Page 6: Identifying Components
Identifying components Front panel components Component Power button Power status light Volume mute button Volume scroll zone Speakers (2) Chapter 1 Getting started Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Description Provides hibernation and restores full power to a docked computer. After the computer is docked, the power button on the docking station acts just like the computer power button, utilizing the computer power management settings. -
Page 7: Bottom Components
Bottom components Component Vent Subwoofer ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Description Enables airflow to cool internal components. Produces docking station low-audio frequency sound. Identifying components... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Components
Connects an Ethernet network cable. Connects an optional external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional compatible audio/video receiver through a digital coaxial cable (purchased separately). Connects an optional HP Personal Media Drive to additional external AC power, if desired. ENWW... - Page 9 Component (10) Expansion cable (11) Good dock connection light (12) Security cable slot (13) Hard drive carrier screw ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Description Docks a computer. On: The computer is correctly docked. Attaches an optional security cable to the docking station.
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Page 10: Right Panel Components
Right panel components Component PC port Auxiliary audio jack Audio-out (headphone) jack Audio-in (microphone) jack USB ports (2) Chapter 1 Getting started Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Description The (USB type B) PC port connects an optional secondary computer to the docking station. NOTE: Do not use the PC port as a printer connection. -
Page 11: Left Panel Components
Left panel components Component Hard drive bay ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Description Holds an optional internal HP Personal Media Drive or HP Pocket Media Drive. Identifying components... -
Page 12: Setting Up The Docking Station
Setting up the docking station Step 1: Adjusting the docking station The docking station must be upright before a computer can be docked. To adjust the docking station to an upright position: Lower the lever (1) located on the left side of the docking station upper panel to the down position. Grasp the upper panel (2) with both hands, and tilt the panel toward you. - Page 13 Lift the lever (3) to the up position to lock the upper panel position. ENWW Setting up the docking station Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/...
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Page 14: Step 2: Connecting To Ac Power
Step 2: Connecting to AC power WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3- pin outlet. -
Page 15: Step 3: Docking The Computer
Step 3: Docking the computer Open the computer. ENWW Setting up the docking station Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/... - Page 16 Slide the computer into the docking station with the keyboard facing you. NOTE: The computer is held in place by a buffer pad, which prevents the computer from shifting out of position in the docking station. Chapter 1 Getting started ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/...
- Page 17 Move the expansion cable to either side of the docking station, depending on where the expansion port on your computer is located. NOTE: NOTE: Press and hold the buttons on the sides of the expansion cable connector (1). ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ The location of the expansion port on your computer varies by computer series and model.
- Page 18 Connect the expansion cable to the expansion port on the computer (2), matching the icon on the computer expansion port with the icon on the end of the expansion cable. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the expansion port, be sure that you correctly align the expansion cable with the expansion port on the computer.
- Page 19 If the computer is off, press the power button on the docked computer. NOTE: The power status light on the front of the docking station turns on. NOTE: docking station speakers are activated. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ The power button location on the docked computer varies by computer series and model.
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Page 20: Using The Docking Station
Using the docking station Docking station guidelines ● Operating systems—For optimal performance, use the docking station with HP or Compaq computers running Microsoft® Windows® XP or later. ● Power—To use docking station features, AC power must be connected to the docking station. You do not have to connect power to the computer while it is docked. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the volume To adjust the volume on the docking station: Slide your finger to the left to decrease volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the minus sign (1) on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus sign (2) on the scroll zone to increase volume. -
Page 22: Connecting To A Network
Connecting to a network You can connect your docked computer through the docking station to a network using an Ethernet cable (purchased separately). CAUTION: To prevent performance issues, only one network jack (either the network jack on the docked computer or the network jack on the docking station) should be used at any one time. If you haven’t already done so, dock the computer. -
Page 23: Connecting Video
Connecting video The external monitor port connects an external VGA display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the docking station. NOTE: The external monitor port on the computer is disabled when the computer is docked. To connect an external VGA display device: Connect the device cable to the external monitor port on the rear panel of the docking station. -
Page 24: Connecting Analog Audio
Connecting analog audio To connect analog audio: Connect the single-connector end of an audio Y-cable (purchased separately) to the headphone jack (1) on the right panel of the docking station. Connect the red and white connectors (2) on the other end of the cable into the red and white audio- in jacks on your television or stereo equipment . -
Page 25: Connecting S/Pdif Digital Audio
Connecting S/PDIF digital audio The docking station provides an S/PDIF digital audio jack for an optional digital audio connection. A coaxial digital audio cable (purchased separately) and an audio receiver (television or stereo) with a coaxial digital audio port is required to fully enable this feature. To connect digital audio: Connect one end of a coaxial digital audio cable (purchased separately) to the orange S/PDIF digital audio jack on the rear panel of the docking station (1). -
Page 26: Connecting Auxiliary Audio
Connecting auxiliary audio The docking station provides an auxiliary audio jack for an optional auxiliary audio device connection. This connection allows the device to play through the to docking station speakers. To connect auxiliary audio: Connect one end of the audio-inline cable to the auxiliary audio jack (1) on the right panel of the docking station. -
Page 27: Connecting A Wireless Mouse And Keyboard
Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard If you are connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard to the docking station, use this procedure to establish a wireless mouse and keyboard connection (select models only). Locate an open USB port (1) on the docking station and insert the wireless receiver (2). To establish a wireless mouse connection: ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/... - Page 28 Remove the insulation tape on the bottom of the mouse. Press the reset button on the bottom of the wireless mouse until the blue light on the mouse starts flashing, indicating a wireless connection. To establish a wireless keyboard connection: Chapter 2 Using the docking station Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ ENWW...
- Page 29 Remove the insulation tape on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. Press the connect button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard until the blue light on the keyboard starts flashing, indicating a wireless connection. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Connecting a wireless mouse and keyboard...
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Page 30: Connecting A Secondary Computer To The Docking Station
Connecting a secondary computer to the docking station A secondary computer connected to the docking station through the PC port has access to the optional docking station internal hard drive, and to any USB devices connected to the docking station. NOTE: Certain devices such as printers or external webcams may require device drivers or software to be loaded onto the secondary computer. -
Page 31: Installing An Optional Hard Drive
Installing an HP Personal Media Drive You can insert an HP Personal Media Drive into the docking station for extra storage capacity. Remove the hard drive carrier screw (1) on the rear panel of the docking station and remove the hard drive cover (2) from the hard drive bay. - Page 32 Replace the hard drive carrier screw (3). Connect the hard drive to additional AC power, if desired: Connect the hard drive AC adapter to the hard drive power connector (1) on the docking station. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter (2). Connect the power cord to the AC outlet (3).
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Page 33: Installing An Hp Pocket Media Drive And Hp Pocket Media Drive Adapter
(2) from the hard drive bay. CAUTION: from the bottom to remove it. Insert the HP Pocket Media Drive Adapter (1) into the hard drive bay until the adapter is fully seated. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/... - Page 34 If the hard drive light (2) does not turn on, reseat the hard drive. NOTE: For more information on the HP Pocket Media Drive, refer to the instructions that were included with the kit. To remove the drive, press the eject button (3) located on the front of the adapter.
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Page 35: Connecting An Optional Security Cable
Connecting an optional security cable NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the docking station from being mishandled or stolen. To install a security cable: Loop the security cable around a secured object. Insert the key (1) into the cable lock (2). -
Page 36: Undocking The Computer
Undocking the computer Press and hold the buttons (1) on the sides of the expansion cable connector, and then disconnect the cable from the computer (2). NOTE: The location of the expansion port on the computer varies by computer series and model. Chapter 3 Undocking the computer Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ ENWW... - Page 37 Slide the computer up and out of the docking station. ENWW Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/...
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Solving common problems The following tables list possible problems and the recommended solutions. General use and connection problems Problem The connection indicator light is not on. The computer shuts down unexpectedly. The ports or jacks on the docking station are not working. The optional wireless keyboard or mouse does not work. -
Page 39: Audio Problems
Audio problems Problem The docking station speakers have little or no volume. The volume level does not increase or decrease. Headphones or other audio device connected to the docking station do not produce sound. A microphone connected to the computer does not work. A connected home entertainment system does not have audio. -
Page 40: Video Problems
For comprehensive information about your computer, as well as governmental agency and safety information about the use of your computer, access Help and Support by clicking Start, and then clicking Help and Support. ● See the HP Web site at Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/ Possible cause... -
Page 41: Contacting Technical Support
Contacting technical support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this chapter, contact technical support. Click Start, click Help and Support, and then click Contact Support to start a chat session with a support specialist. For the fastest possible resolution of your problem, have the following information available when you call or e-mail: ●... -
Page 42: Index
Index adjusting docking station 8 analog audio 20 audio connections analog 20 audio 22 digital 21 troubleshooting 35 audio-in (microphone) jack 6 audio-out (headphone) jack 6, auxiliary audio 22 auxiliary audio jack 6, 22 buttons mute 2 power 2, 15 cable, expansion connecting 13 disconnecting 32... - Page 43 Antenna House XSL Formatter (Evaluation) http://www.antennahouse.com/...